Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electro-Mechanical

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Platform Recruitment is partnering with a leading company specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of scientific electro-mechanical instruments. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in product development, precision mechanism design, and 3D CAD.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead product development from concept to launch, working on cutting-edge electro-mechanical technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Develop conceptual designs for next- products

✔ Apply blue sky thinking to drive innovation

✔ Utilise 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) for precision design

✔ Prototype and test designs for performance validation

✔ Design precision mechanisms for electro-mechanical systems

✔ Oversee product development from concept to manufacturing

✔ Mentor and support junior engineers

Key Requirements:

✅ Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Product Design, or related field) or equivalent experience

✅ Strong expertise in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

✅ Creativity and a passion for innovation & blue sky thinking

✅ Proven experience in precision mechanism design

✅ Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including injection moulding

✅ Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing

✅ Experience in electro-mechanical product design (highly desirable)

If you’re a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to drive innovation and work on cutting-edge electro-mechanical products, we want to hear from you! Apply today with an updated CV.